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SLR Camera Case Buying Guide


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Digital SLR cameras shoot amazing pictures. But they are usually big, and have detachable lenses, making them inconvenient to carry around.
Since your SLR can be a big investment, say, you spent more than $500; it makes sense to give it good protection. This is why a camera case becomes one of the most important accessories for your digital camera.

Finding a bag that protects and holds everything well isn't so simple, so you have to make sure you choose wisely. Here is a SLD camera case buying guide with some helpful information, whether you just need a simple form-fitted case or you need a pro camera case designed to handle extreme weather and hold major equipment.

To begin with, there is a wide variety of digital SLR camera cases for you to choose from. Camera cases come in all shapes and sizes, from a simple zippered bag for storage to a backpack with pouches galore. In general, there are 3 basic types for the average photographer.

The fist type is form-fitting cases designed for specific cameras; they can't be used with cameras that have different shapes. Another type includes small bags and fanny packs, which are suitable for one camera with several lenses. Backpacks and sling packs are the last type, which are designed for photographers who take longer trips with lots of gear.

So when you are looking for the right one, make sure you know how much gear you need to take in it. If you'll never use more than the camera and lens that you purchased, a form-fitting digital SLR camera case will do just fine. The only thing left is finding the right case for your specific camera model.

If you may get an extra lens or a flash for your camera in the future, buy a small waist bag or shoulder bag which has enough room for your camera plus a few accessories. Small to medium-sized fanny packs are a great way to bring your camera along for hiking trips and other times when you don't need to pack a lot of gear. We recommend Lowepro Off Trail SLR Camera Bag, a versatile waist cast that has a main compartment for an SLR with lens, and two detachable side tubes for lenses or water bottles.

If you are a nature photographer, a photojournalist, or anyone who has lots of gear, a backpack or sling pack might be a better idea. We recommend Lowepro Vertex 200 AW, a very generously sized professional photographer's backpack. This pack from Lowepro accommodates two SLRs and as many as six lenses and other gadgets. There is a pocket large enough for a 15.4" laptop as well. This feature is very practical because when you're on the go with your digital SLR camera, it's highly possible that you'll need a laptop for storing images. This backpack also has cushy straps that go across your breast plate and a thickly padded belt that buckles around your waist taking some of the weight off your shoulders.

When it comes to digital SLR cameras, it is always important to remember that they are accident-prone.
They have many openings for the lens, battery, memory card and more. These openings increase the risk for the camera's electronics to get affected by water, wind and weather. Besides, SLR lenses extend from the camera body, making them easy to bang and scrape on rocks and other sharp objects. So you need to make sure the case you choose is designed to prevent these kinds of mishaps. Look for water-resistant ballistic nylon fabric (or a sealed all-weather cover), and zippered main compartment padded with shock-absorbing foam.

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